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October 24, 2019
Research suggests social media could ease exam stress
WITH VCE written exams to begin next week, one Deakin University researcher has some advice for students that challenges common perception.
Deakin's School of Education's...
October 24, 2019
Volunteers wanted for Great Ocean Road Race
THE 2020 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2020 is looking for people to fulfill a range of volunteer roles.
Towards Zero Race Torquay events...
October 24, 2019
Group toils to remove weeds
A BLITZ on weeds is currently happening in the Geelong region, and will soon be moving to the Surf Coast and Bellarine. The program, coordinated...
October 24, 2019
Cricket round-up: Anglesea defeat Barwon Heads to take top spot
ANGLESEA's nine-wicket win over Barwon Heads on Saturday allowed them to claim top-spot in the BPCA A1 Grade.
Going into the match the two sides...
October 24, 2019
SUP program for teens to visit Barwon Heads
A NEW program is aiming to provide more opportunities for teenage girls to start stand up paddleboarding (SUP), with sessions set to begin in...
October 24, 2019
Barwon consultation
THE BARWON River Ministerial Advisory Committee (MAC) is inviting the community to help them develop their plan for protecting the rivers of the Barwon.
Barwon...
October 24, 2019
Poetry slams for mental health
BELLS Beach Brewing hosted a Poetry Slam night last week as part of the Art of the Minds’ celebration of Mental Health Month.
The October...
October 24, 2019
Regional Victoria enjoys tourism boom
THE VICTORIA Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) recently announced that tourism's contribution to the state's economy is growing beyond expectations.
VTIC's International and National Visitor Survey...
October 24, 2019
Geelong prepares to host T20 World Cup opener
IT IS now less than a year until Geelong will host the opening match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 Men's World Cup. Kardinia...
October 24, 2019
Children’s week embraces nature’s playground
THIS week is Children's Week, with children across the region taking part in a range of free activities.
The Surf Coast Shire has partnered with...
October 24, 2019
Festival of Sails countdown
PARTICIPATION is set to be strong in the 2020 Festival of Sails, with just over three months left until the Royal Geelong Yacht Club...
October 24, 2019
Herstory
On Tuesday October 29, the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre will host Herstory, an event that looks to lift the voices of women past...
October 24, 2019
Price blitzes records at Masters Games
TORQUAY resident Philip Price has returned from the XVII Australian Masters Games with four gold medals. Price competed in the 100m, 500m, 1000m and 2000m...
October 17, 2019
My big catch
State government seeking feedback on proposed fishing regulations The Victorian Government is seeking public feedback on proposed regulatory changes that will benefit the fishing...
October 17, 2019
Councils urged to be honest in handling complaints
A RECENT report by the Victorian Ombudsman revealed many councils in the state are being too narrow with their definition of complaints.
Victorian Ombudsman Deborah...
October 17, 2019
Rotary lift the lid on mental illness
THE Torquay Rotary Club held a fundraiser earlier this month for the Lift the Lid on Mental Health Rotary program as part of Mental...
October 17, 2019
Planning and water still pose hurdles for Eden Project
WATER and planning continue to be the two main obstacles for the proposed Eden Project in Anglesea.
Eden Project International chief executive officer David Harland...
October 17, 2019
Cricket round-up: Kerr’s seven-for skittles Jan Juc
The Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association (BCPA) held its second round of games on the weekend.
Even this early on it is unlikely the season will...
October 17, 2019
Big plans for former Quiksilver headquarters
PLANS are afoot to turn the former Quiksilver headquarters on Torquay's Baines Crescent into a mixed use building that would include a five-screen cinema,...
October 17, 2019
Nominations open for Australia Day Community Awards
NOMINATIONS are now open for the Surf Coast Shire's Australia Day Community Awards.
On behalf of the National Australia Day Council, the shire gives out...
October 17, 2019
Playgroup creating smart cyclists
THE Jan Juc playgroup held the first session of its "Wheels for Kids" program last Thursday at Bob Pettit Reserve.
The six-week program aims to...
October 17, 2019
Kids Plus Foundation receives generous gift
WDEA WORKS Foundation provided Geelong’s Kids Plus Foundation with a substantial grant earlier in the month. The Kids Plus Foundation provides a range of services...
October 17, 2019
Torquay RSL to hold veterans and first responders forum
THE Torquay RSL will hold a forum at the Torquay Bowls Club later this month to provide veterans and first responders with valuable information...
October 17, 2019
Rip Curl Planet Day celebrates 20 years
LAST week marked 20 years of Rip Curl Planet Day, a day where staff from the surf brand leave the office and head to...
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